My hands were mostly pain-free today, which is 5 days since my last climbing day. Today was the first day in a while that I think I was mostly good before a climbing day.
At the climbing gym, my plan was to do 3 climbs with one of those being a 5.8. However, I spent most of my energy on a new (for me) 5.8 top rope climb. I warmed up on a 5.5 after a light weightlifting session. In between the 5.5 and the 5.8 I belayed my boyfriend’s climbs (he’s been working on 5.10’s and tried a 5.11).
After he wore himself on a climb, I started on the new 5.8. The route was set by a much taller person and the climbs by this setter are a bit “reachy” for me. After 3 attempts, I managed to finally reach the top and finish the climb. It took a bit of coaching by my boyfriend to figure out what I needed to do to get up the wall, but I eventually got it.
Smearing. The new skill I’m trying to learn and perform without injuring myself. This weekend I watched a lot of Youtube videos on how to properly smear. I have to admit, I guard a lot when I climb which I’m sure is making everything harder. And, smearing is no exception. It’s a move that my body doesn’t want to do to protect my hands, ankles, knee, elbows, wrists, you name it.
Result
Nevertheless, after multiple attempts I climbed it. But, my right leg and my hands definitely already feel it. There’s some strain in my right Achilles, ankle, my hip, and my right knee. My right leg needed to do a lot of heavy lifting during that 5.8 and it’s definitely paying the price.
Rest Day
Tomorrow is a rest day. I’ll see how my leg and body responds to the work I put it through today. If I need to, I’ll ice and rest whatever hurts. I think tomorrow will also be another extra collagen today to help speed up any soft tissue damage I may have at the moment. I may ice my ankle after I finish up this post.
Posting Frequency
Not sure how frequent I will post updates. I’m thinking at least twice a week write up a report so I have a record of my climbs and how my body feels?
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